[cayugabirds-l] FOS BOBO

We had a week early male Bobolink here this morning. Otherwise birds were lulled to sleep by the toads and peepers. John -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 N 42 26.611' W 76 45.492' Website:

[cayugabirds-l] Redstarts at jetty woods

A few. From the semi-opposable thumbs of SB Krasnoff via iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1)

[cayugabirds-l] Owl pellets, bats

My morning walk produced no new birds, but I did find an owl pellet, presumably cast by one of the local Barred Owls (very talkative around my place lately). Last night and the night before, several bats were flying around the yard. I suppose these might be migrants, but I've seen evidence of

[cayugabirds-l] Blue-winged warbler

South Hill rec way. Heard only. At 2.5 grey mile marker heading south. And an oven bird. Linda Orkin Ithaca ny Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] House Wrens

Have arrived in Etna NY. At least 3 heard in my morning walk:-) Laurie Ray Etna, NY Sent from my phone that tries to help -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

RE: Re:[cayugabirds-l] Albino Purple Finch Correction

Actually, I believe the term albino is more accurate for this bird. Albinism refers to the lack of melanin pigments. True albinos can still contain carotenoid-based pigments, such as the rosy wash on your bird. Kevin -Original Message- From: bounce-119121704-3493...@list.cornell.edu

[cayugabirds-l] LP Chestnut-Sided, etc

A morning walk around Lindsay Parsons yielded many field sparrows, at least two prairie warblers, seemingly ubiquitous singing from invisible towhees and black-and-white warblers. An adult bald eagle sat on a branch over the northern side of Coleman Lake, unfazed by my presence. Approaching the

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Albino Purple Finch Correction

Is there a requirement for albino birds to have pink eyes? Animals that are white are considered albino only if they have pink eyes, I believe. The Seneca army depot white deer are not albinos because they have brown eyes and they are considered to have just the recessive genes for color in